What exactly is that meant to mean? It has more than the whiff of conspiracy theory about it.
Meanwhile, maybe most motorists don’t want to give up their independence and personal space?
Well quite. Especially as the biggest increases in motoring costs occured between 1997 and 2010 - so unless the OP is contending that the last Labour government was governing to deliver a "society run by and for the rich and powerful." it is a bit conspiracy theory-esque.